La Mesa, California

Recycling centers in La Mesa

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Local recycling centers

2 locations

EDCO Station-Public Disposal Site (hours of operation apply to Transfer Station only)

8184 Commercial St La Mesa CA 91942 USA

3.9/5(212 reviews)

EDCO's La Mesa City service portal covers residential and commercial waste collection and recycling at the 8184 Commercial Street transfer station in La Mesa, California. EDCO is a family-owned Southern California waste company operating since 1967. The La Mesa site offers residential curbside pickup, commercial collection programs, and a 'What Goes Where' item-lookup tool for sorting waste, recycling, and organics. The company periodically hosts free paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch/compost giveaway events. Contact EDCO at (619) 287-7555.

Listed hours: Mon-Tue 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Wed-Thu 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Fri 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Accepts: Household waste, Recyclables (curbside), Organics / green cart materials, E-waste (at community events), Paper (shredding events)

Services: Residential waste and recycling collection · Commercial waste and recycling programs · Transfer station / public disposal site · Organics and green cart programs · Free community shredding and e-waste events · Start/stop service requests

Does the EDCO La Mesa station host special collection events?

Yes — EDCO periodically holds free paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch/compost giveaway events for La Mesa residents. Check the EDCO La Mesa news page for upcoming dates.

What CalRecycle SWIS facility record covers this address?

CalRecycle records this location as EDCO Station, SWIS 37-AA-0922, with site operational status "Active" and regulatory status "Permitted". Retrieved 2026-10-30. SWIS identifies the site; specific activities at the same address may have different authorizations.

EDCO Station Recycling Buyback Center (Hours apply to Buyback Center only)

8184 Commercial St La Mesa CA 91942 USA

4.9/5(8 reviews)

EDCO is a Family Owned and Locally Operated waste collection and recycling company, serving numerous communities in Southern California since 1967. They specialize in offering integrated, user-friendly waste removal and recycling programs for residential homes, multi-family properties, commercial businesses, multi-tenant buildings, industrial centers, construction sites, and community events. EDCO provides services such as bill payment, service requests, starting or stopping services, service schedules, recycling guides, and information on residential and commercial services including waste collection and recycling programs. They also host events like FREE Paper Shredding, E-Waste Collection, and Mulch Giveaway Events, encouraging proper disposal and recycling practices to reduce waste going to landfills and increase recycling efforts. Visitors can use their "What Goes Where?" search tool to determine the best way to discard materials, learn about recycling, and access educational resources in their learning center.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Edco Station Buyback Center, account RC9637 (organization recorded as Edco Disposal Corp) at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.

What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?

The directory reports Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun Closed; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.

Materials Accepted in La Mesa

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in La Mesa include Paper, Cardboard, Glass, Plastics #1 & #2, Electronics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in La Mesa, California

La Mesa, California currently lists 2 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Paper, Cardboard, Glass. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. 2 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting. Average customer rating across published reviews is 4.4 out of 5.

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